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Chopin University Press - Kalevi Aho: Accordion Sonatas (LP)

Chopin University Press

2022
7 tracks
50 min

Kalevi Aho: Accordion Sonatas

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of contemporary classical music with Chopin University Press's latest release, "Kalevi Aho: Accordion Sonatas." This album, released on December 6, 2022, under the label Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina, offers a unique exploration of the accordion's expressive capabilities through the works of Finnish composer Kalevi Aho.

Spanning a total duration of 50 minutes, the album features two sonatas, each divided into multiple movements, showcasing Aho's intricate compositions and the accordion's remarkable versatility. The first sonata opens with a Prelude and Passacaglia, followed by a Prelude and Fugue, demonstrating Aho's mastery of classical forms and his innovative approach to the accordion repertoire. The second sonata, titled 'Black Birds,' is a five-movement work that delves into a variety of moods and textures, from the ethereal 'Birds of Light' to the haunting 'Birds of Desolation,' culminating in the dramatic 'Black Birds.'

Chopin University Press, known for its commitment to promoting new and exciting music, presents these sonatas with exceptional clarity and depth, allowing the listener to fully appreciate Aho's intricate compositions and the accordion's expressive power. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, "Kalevi Aho: Accordion Sonatas" promises an engaging and rewarding listening experience.

Tracks

Sonata for Accordion No. 1 – I Prelude and PassacagliaChopin University Press, Mateusz Stankiewicz, Kalevi Aho
14:16
Sonata for Accordion No. 1 – II Prelude and FugueChopin University Press, Mateusz Stankiewicz, Kalevi Aho
13:14
Sonata for Accordion No. 2 'Black Birds' – I Birds of LightChopin University Press, Mateusz Stankiewicz, Kalevi Aho
3:37
Sonata for Accordion No. 2 'Black Birds' – II Birds of the NightChopin University Press, Mateusz Stankiewicz, Kalevi Aho
3:28
Sonata for Accordion No. 2 'Black Birds' – III Strange BirdsChopin University Press, Mateusz Stankiewicz, Kalevi Aho
6:07
Sonata for Accordion No. 2 'Black Birds' – IV Birds of DesolationChopin University Press, Mateusz Stankiewicz, Kalevi Aho
4:17
Sonata for Accordion No. 2 'Black Birds' – V Black BirdsChopin University Press, Mateusz Stankiewicz, Kalevi Aho
5:31

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Kalevi Aho: Accordion Sonatas
Artist: Chopin University Press
Album release date: 6 december 2022
Label: Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 50 min
Tracks: 7 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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